This year your child will participate in a variety of exciting projects that will challenge them to think critically, collaborate with peers, and apply their knowledge in innovative ways. Here are some of the major projects your child will be working on:

6th Grade Highlights:

Students dive into hands-on STEM learning through designing custom projects in 3D design, constructing marble mazes, and exploring the science behind plant growth. From enhancing typing skills and using microscopes to maintaining hydroponic and raised bed gardens, students apply real world problem solving across engaging projects, all while sharpening collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

7th Grade Highlights:

Students will dive even deeper into biology by designing and printing a 3D model of a plant or animal cell. They’ll learn about cell structure and function while honing their skills in 3D modeling and design.

Types of Gardens Exploration: Students will explore various gardening systems, including traditional soil-based methods and advanced tower gardens. They will compare the effectiveness of each method and gain hands on experience with sustainable agricultural practices.

8th Grade Highlights:

Students will work in teams to design and build a model tiny house, integrating concepts from engineering, design, and architecture. This project challenges them to think about space efficiency, sustainability, and creative problem solving, culminating in a complete detailed model.

Students will examine microorganisms using our high powered microscopes, gaining insight into aquatic ecosystems and microbiology. They will then explore sustainable agriculture through tower gardens, where students connect science, technology, and real-world problem-solving. All while sharpening their typing and data presentation skills.

Our Unique Hydroponics/Aeroponics Program

One of the highlights of our STEM program at Richview is our innovative Hydroponics and Aeroponics systems. This program is unique to our school and offers students hands-on experience in advanced plant-growing techniques. In this program, students will learn how to grow plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water. They will compare these methods to traditional gardening and explore their potential for sustainable agriculture, particularly in urban environments. This program not only teaches the science behind plant growth but also encourages students to think about the future of food production and sustainability.